There is absolutely nothing like seeing Orcas in the wild – much better than seeing them in a small tank in captivity. Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of dolphins and one of the world’s most powerful predators. They sometimes show their dolphin connection by breaching, wake riding, and surfing in the swells.
Orcas are family-oriented, intelligent, and playful animals. They usually stay with their families their entire lives. Orcas are protective of their young, and other adolescent females often assist the mother in caring for them. They’re immediately recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white coloring. Smart and social, Orcas make a wide variety of communicative sounds, and each pod has distinctive noises that its members will recognize even at a distance.
They’re at the top of the food chain and have very diverse diets, feasting on fish, penguins, and marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches long.
Monterey Bay Whale Watch is owned and operated by a Marine Biologist who has a passion for education. All trips are led by experienced Biologists and are fun for the entire family. Kids can learn what marine biologists do and how to become one.
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